David Archibald (politician)
David Archibald (September 20, 1717 – 1795) was an Irish-born farmer and politician in Nova Scotia. He represented Truro Township in the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia from 1766 to 1770.
Personal life
[edit]He was born in Derry and came to Londonderry, New Hampshire in 1757. In 1762, Archibald settled in Truro Township. He had married Elizabeth Elliott in 1741.
Political career
[edit]Archibald was a justice of the peace and a major in the local militia. He was elected to the assembly in a 1766 by-election held after Charles Morris Jr, who had been elected in both Truro and King's County, chose to represent the latter.
After Death
[edit]His son Samuel, his grandson Samuel George William Archibald and his great-grandson Charles Dickson Archibald also served in the assembly.
Death
[edit]Archibald died at Bible Hill.
References
[edit]- Elliott, Shirley B., ed. (1984). The Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia 1758-1983: a biographical directory (PDF). Province of Nova Scotia. p. 5. ISBN 0-88871-050-X.
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